quick question about my car. Need reply!

[Heilos]

I've got an '89 240sx Fastback (so it would be an SE, right?)

Does my car have ABS?

[dayna240sx]

The fastbacks all came as SE. ABS was an option so check under your hood and see if you have it. Not sure about the S13s, but when I started my car an ABS light would come on.

[SR20DETpower]

The only s13 240sx's to get ABS brakes are the HICAS models. Its a performance trim package basically, you get HICAS 4 wheel steering, ABS, and a VLSD. This all comes in one package and u can't get em seperately on different models. Also the HICAS was only availble on DOHC cars, so your car does not to answer your question.

i don't think all fastback's are SE's either. Some are LE's I know for certain, and some are just base models I believe with no designation. SE's usually have moonroof, power locks/windows, alloys etc....

[dayna240sx]

according to msn autos the 89 240sx's came as an XE and a SE fastback... It also says ABS is an option...


http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Sp...IP&tab=2&sub=0

[Heilos]

my 240 has the moonroof and power locks/windows etc...

My guage cluster has an antilock light & label, but i've never seen it light up.

Thanks guys!

[spitz7985]

to tell if you have ABS-

slam on the brakes as hard as you can in an empty parking lot in the rain

[Heilos]

Originally Posted by spitz7985

to tell if you have ABS-

slam on the brakes as hard as you can in an empty parking lot in the rain

actually, thats why i'm getting new brakes. When I brake hard, something feels really not right. I am going to get the car checked out within the next couple of days, and get whatever is messed up fixed, but I will most likely be upgrading my brakes (since thats 99% most likely to be the problem).

Thats why I needed to know if my car had ABS or not, because I found different rotors that are for ABS and non-ABS. Wouldnt want to buy the wrong ones...

[spitz7985]

could be your master cylinder

[Heilos]

Originally Posted by spitz7985

could be your master cylinder

please explain, i'm new to this field.

[SR20DETpower]

ABS came on Hicas optioned cars..... Hicas cars were only availble on DOHC chassis. By telling me you have a 89 240sx, no matter what model or body style, I know you do not have ABS, its as simple as that lol. Im surprised more didn't know that. S14 and WRX drivers hehe

[Heilos]

Originally Posted by SR20DETpower

ABS came on Hicas optioned cars..... Hicas cars were only availble on DOHC chassis. By telling me you have a 89 240sx, no matter what model or body style, I know you do not have ABS, its as simple as that lol. Im surprised more didn't know that. S14 and WRX drivers hehe

=) Thanks for the help, i'm learning as much as I can about my car.

[SR20DETpower]

if your having brake problems the first thing to check is brake pad thickness and if your brake rotor is warped, burned(lotta darkish blue circles on it from heavy duty brake use, eg high temps) Gouging in it from brake pads being pushed on the rotor real hard, it will feel like it has grooves going around the brake rotor almost. iF the rotors are still newish usually they can be machined down to a new flat surface again. I would stick with just getting new rotors if that was the case, get some bolt on brembo stock rotors or some Slotted ones, they make some decent quality stock aftermarket rotos for the 240sx.

Axxis has some decent pads if you need new ones, they will give you better brake performance at spirited driving levels.

The master cylinder is a metal piece on the drivers side fire wall in the engine bay. It is attached to a booster, the booster is actually attached to the firewall. The master cylinder has a cap on it to check brake fluid, it also has 4 hard skinny metal lines that run from it.

have em check fluid if its full to know it doesn't have any leaks other places, also bleed the system of air and this can also help out.

[Heilos]

Thanks guys, good advice for sure!

I'm gonna get myself some brembo cross drilled & slotted rotors, braided stainless brake lines and some good brake pads. Might as well, I figure. I've got the money, and i'm going to need them once I do my swap anyways.

[spitz7985]

i've talked to people who have upgraded the stock 240 brakes- they have been disappointed with the results.

i suggest upgrading the front calipers.

[Heilos]

Originally Posted by spitz7985

i've talked to people who have upgraded the stock 240 brakes- they have been disappointed with the results.

i suggest upgrading the front calipers.

I've been looking on the net for a place to get some new calipers, but I havent come up with anything at all.

I would love to get the rotora brakes, but they are pricey. Who knows, I can save...